In February, the government released new guidance on the operation of the regulations behind the minimum energy efficiency standards for non-domestic property, coming into force in April 2018. Warren Gordon outlines the key points of the guidance.

On 4 April, HM Revenue & Customs launched the HMRC Fraud Hotline, a new service designed to simplify the fraud reporting process. The new telephone number and new online form will replace two separate tax evasion and customs hotlines.

The Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy is consulting on proposals to create a beneficial ownership register of overseas companies that own UK property or participate in UK government procurement. It states that the call for evidence will be of interest to conveyancing solicitors among others.

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